I have shared about Halloween before and since it is that time of year, I wanted to share this haunting illustration by Thomas Nast which appeared in Harper’s Weekly on July 7, 1866. Captioned “Why He Can’t Sleep,” the image shows a sleepless...
Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Gregg Curtin issues this proclamation during the Civil War on October 16, 1861: Proclamation of a Day of Thanksgiving. – 1862. Pennsylvania, ss. (Signed) A. G. Curtin. IN THE NAME AND BY the Authority of the Commonwealth of...
Happy New Year Everyone. I thought I would share the following thoughts about New Year’s Resolutions from Mr. Mark Twain” “New Year’s Day–Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you...
Thomas Nast and Santa Claus Thomas Nast was a 19th-century German-born American cartoonist and caricaturist who is considered to be the “Father of the American Cartoon.” He is best known for his political cartoons, which appeared regularly in...
Christmas during the Civil War was a time of mixed emotions for both Union and Confederate soldiers. On one hand, it was a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and spend time with loved ones. On the other hand, the war had torn families apart and many soldiers were...
